Data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly shows Türkiye exported $18.23 billion worth of goods to 10 BRICS countries between January and September. The UAE and China ranked among the top four destinations, with shipments to China jumping 40.8% to $3 billion while exports to the UAE fell 41.2% to $3.26 billion.
Senior U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enforce sanctions under the newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The lawmakers called for penalizing front companies and intermediaries in Dubai and Hong Kong, as well as dual-use tech supply lines in China, the UAE, and Türkiye. The majority of the legislation's provisions enter into force on October 18, 2026.
A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye shows Chinese exports to the UAE reached $72.9 billion in 2025 as trade routes shifted away from the US. Between 2024 and 2025, China's exports grew 9.7% to the Middle East, 25.9% to Africa, and 8.6% to the EU. DEIK Chair Nail Olpak highlighted expanding trade channels and rising global market competition.
A report by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK) reveals that China is actively redirecting trade flows toward alternative regions, including the Middle East, following additional US tariffs. The analysis identified the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and Germany as key target markets for expanding Chinese exports. DEIK Chairman Nail Olpak noted that while these shifts create regional logistics and trade opportunities, they also intensify competition for local exporters.
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